Recap: Al-Hilal Saudi FC VS Fluminense 2025-07-04

2025 FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals Recap: Underdogs, Upsets, and a Whole Lot of Drama

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals in the U.S. delivered more twists than a pretzel at a bakery convention. Here’s the breakdown of who advanced—and who left with a bruised ego (and maybe a few stitches).

Fluminense 2-1 Al-Hilal
Brazil’s Fluminense proved they’re not just a pretty face (though they’ve got that too), toppling Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in a nail-biter. The decisive moment? A 89th-minute strike that had Al-Hilal fans weeping into their kabsa. Fluminense’s journey? “We beat Al-Hilal, then Chelsea… wait, no, we beat Al-Hilal and then Chelsea beat someone else. Never mind, we’re going to the semis!”

Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
England’s Chelsea survived a Brazilian ambush, edging Palmeiras 2-1 in a match that felt like a Netflix thriller with a “just one more episode” vibe. Palmeiras fans can console themselves with the knowledge that they gave a Premier League giant a scare—and maybe a migraine.

Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga’s “we’re always perfect” crew, came to America and got served a 2-0 shutout by Paris Saint-Germain. PSG’s defense? Leakier than a sieve in a monsoon. Bayern’s response? A collective sigh and a group text: “Let’s all take a vacation… to the 2026 World Cup.”

Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund played a match so chaotic, it could’ve been titled Madness in MetLife. Real Madrid prevailed 3-2, thanks to a late goal that had Dortmund fans facepalming so hard, their hairline fractures are now eligible for insurance. “We’re just here for the semis,” said Real Madrid’s manager, “and to remind everyone that we’re the ones who invented ‘never say die.’”

Semifinal Showdowns: What’s Next?
- July 8: Fluminense vs. Chelsea (10 PM Cairo/Saudi time)
A clash of underdog tales: Fluminense’s “we almost lost but didn’t” energy vs. Chelsea’s “we’re here because Palmeiras forgot how to tie their shoelaces” luck.
- July 9: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Madrid (Same time, same venue, more chaos)
A battle of European elites, where PSG’s “we’re rich” strategy meets Real Madrid’s “we’re always rich” swagger.

As one anonymous stadium janitor put it: “This tournament’s got more drama than a soap opera… and I’m still trying to find the off switch for the confetti cannons.”

The 2025 Club World Cup is shaping up to be a reminder that in soccer, anything can happen—and often does. Buckle up, folks. The semis are about to get interesting. 🏆💥

Created: July 6, 2025, 11:38 a.m. GMT